A 9-month certificate program which enables the graduate to sit the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN®) and prepares graduates for practical/vocational nursing practice in a variety of health care settings. The V.N. program provides classroom instruction and coordinated supervised clinical experiences in the nursing care of clients in local affiliated health care agencies. The CTC V.N. program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON).
Prerequisite Semester (Fall)
Course Code
Name
Credit Hours
Sub-Total Credits
7
BIOL-2401 and HPRS-2300:
- Course can be taken before acceptance into the program
- Courses are stackable towards AAS Nursing Associate Degree (NUA15.AAS) and AAS Nursing Option for Articulating Student (NOA15.AAS)
First Semester (Fall)
Course Code
Name
Credit Hours
Sub-Total Credits
18
Second Semester (Spring)
Course Code
Name
Credit Hours
Sub-Total Credits
18
Alternate tracks are offered under this degree/certificate. See CTC website for additional information.
Note:
- Must complete at least 25 percent of the degree or certificate semester credit hours at CTC (to fulfill residency requirement).
- Science courses must have been completed within the past five (5) years.
- HPRS-2300 must have been completed within the past five (5) years.
Total Hours
43
Total Clock Hours